[KS Cleaning]

I do wonder in which conditions some of you guys work. Is there really a need to wear heavy, cumbersome boots? I’ve never had a job yet that requires boots. Decent gore-tex walking shoes are more than adequate for this job.

[richard connett]

Berghaus hillwalker usually last me 2 years before I wear out the sole and remain dry for that time
This time I’m trying the berghaus hillmaster 2 and they seem even more robust but time will tell. I think you need to spend 100 notes to get decent Goretex boots

[robbo333]

About 3 years ago I bought some Skechers work trainers. They have a composite toe and are 'waterproof'.
I only bought them because I am fed up with summer trainers wearing out so quickly on the sole etc and I thought these would last longer (being 'work' trainers).
They are heavy, but lasted well and I continued through the winter having protected, warm, dry feet. Two years on and they are just starting to let water in from the top, so I am going to waterproof them. Failing that, I shall buy another pair.
Lovely thick sole too when standing on wet grass etc.

[Stoots]

I've had cheap boots and expensive  boots and I've always got wet feet eventually.

Now I just have 2 pairs of boots and dry a pair out whilst wearing the other. I just buy cheap ones these days and usually end up buying  a couple of pairs a year. 200 quid boots don't last 5 x as long as 40 quid boots.

[james peters]

About 3 years ago I bought some Skechers work trainers. They have a composite toe and are 'waterproof'.
I only bought them because I am fed up with summer trainers wearing out so quickly on the sole etc and I thought these would last longer (being 'work' trainers).
They are heavy, but lasted well and I continued through the winter having protected, warm, dry feet. Two years on and they are just starting to let water in from the top, so I am going to waterproof them. Failing that, I shall buy another pair.
Lovely thick sole too when standing on wet grass etc.
One other thing I like about them is the grip is the best I've had on any shoe or boot.
Hope they still sell them.

I also have waterproof sketchers.  so far so good.   

[deeege]

I bought a pair of the muck boots after recommendation on here about 2 years ago, thinking I’d wear them when the weather gets below freezing. 2 years on the weather still hasn’t really got below freezing yet so they are still in the box.

[danny martin]

Adidas terrex can’t fault them. Waterproof and comfortable.

[G Griffin]

Adidas terrex can’t fault them. Waterproof and comfortable.

I've been looking at them for knocking about in. I wouldn't wear them for work.
I usually go for cheap ones and keep replacing them. I usually have two pairs on the go, as well.

[NWH]

Adidas terrex can’t fault them. Waterproof and comfortable.

I don’t mean to offend you honestly that has got to be the worst advise for work shoes I’ve ever heard,they are terrible shoes for work like all the North Face and Berghaus these days they fall apart.

[danny martin]

Adidas terrex can’t fault them. Waterproof and comfortable.

I don’t mean to offend you honestly that has got to be the worst advise for work shoes I’ve ever heard,they are terrible shoes for work like all the North Face and Berghaus these days they fall apart.
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Got mine in January and they are still keeping my feet dry 2nd pair I’ve had first pair lasted nearly 2 years so can’t complain ]

[NWH]

You obviously don’t work in rural areas to often then I would think because they wouldn’t keep you’re feet dry for 1 day.

[DJW]

You’ve tested all these brands on the market then NWH?

How do you find the time?

[G Griffin]

I get Wet Leg on the Chaise Longue.
All day long on the Chaise Longue.

[DJW]

Is your Mother worried?

[G Griffin]

Excuse me. What?

[NWH]

All the North Face and those trainer type waterproof shoes are toilet and yes I’ve had a lot of them,save yourself a lot of wasted time and buy the Lowa ones.
The only other decent ones I’ve had are Timberland leather boots 🥾.

[DJW]

Excuse me. What?

Lyrics 😉

[G Griffin]

Excuse me. What?

Lyrics 😉

They are 👍.

[robert mitchell]

I was actually just thinking about this today.

Ever since I started window cleaning even the most expensive boots would never last a year.

It’s just dauned on me that these Salomon hiking boots are about 18 months old and going strong.

Warm, dry and very comfortable.

Think I’ll stick with these for the next pair too.

https://www.sportsshoes.com/product/sal5687/salomon-quest-4-gore~tex-walking-boots-~-ss23/

I have had my salomons for around 3.5 years , i have only just retired them this year as the sole is starting to come away now , bought some merrels to replace them this year , just because i could buy them straight off the shelf that day ..........regretting it already.

[NWH]

Ah yea I forgot to mention Merrels I’ve also had many pairs of them again they used to last longer,the last pair I had was the almost luminous orange and black they didn’t last a winter in long wet grass leaked within weeks.